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Note: RESEARCH STANDARD APPLIED Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Green Clay Hollon and Margaret Agnes Butterfield are my maternal great grandparents. Clay and Margaret were initially identified in the book "Genealogy of Hollon and Related Families: Early Settlers of Eastern Kentucky and their Descendants,” which was written by Clay himself, and was published in 1958. Based on the application of recognized genealogical standards of proof, the descent of Green Clay Hollon, the descent of Margaret Agnes Butterfield, and their family structure have been sufficiently established beyond any reasonable doubt. The basis for the descent of Clay begins with his death record and obituary, which lists the names of both parents. This is followed the census records, which show him living with his parents. The basis for the descent of Margaret begins her birth record and death, which list the names of both parents. This is followed by the census records, which show her living with her parents. The basis for the family structure begins with the census records and obituaries. This has been subsequently supported with the additional interlocking records and documentation listed further below. The full name of Clay Hollon appears to be Green Clay Hollon, and Clay is actually his middle name. All records and documentation, including census records, his marriage record, and death record only list his name only as Clay Hollon. He authored a newspaper article, which was published in 1952, where he identifies himself twice as Green Clay Hollon. Additionally, two obituaries published in his birth state of Kentucky list him as Green Clay Hollon. 1879 BIRTH OF CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Green Clay Hollon was born on Monday, June 9, 1879 in Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. This is based on his draft registration records, death record, and his own published information. 1880 CENSUS OF CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Wednesday, June 16, 1880 shows Clay Hollon living with his parents in Howard, Elk County, Kansas, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website, and the family surname is misspelled: “Clay Holland, white, male, age 1, son, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky.” 1884 BIRTH OF MARGARET AGNES BUTTERFIELD Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Margaret Agnes Butterfield was born on Sunday, April 20, 1884 at the home of her parents at 497 Western Avenue in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. After the 1909 street re-numbering of Chicago, 497 Western Avenue became 1016 North Western Avenue. According to real estate websites, the present building at this address was built in 1904. The "Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Margret Agnes Butterfield; Birth Date: 20 Apr 1884; Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Gender: Female; Father: George Butterfield; Mother: Annie G Papinean; FHL Film Number: 1287837." The "Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Margaret A Butterfield; Birth Date: 20 Apr 1884; Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Ethnicity: American; Gender: Female; Race: White; Father: George Butterfield; Mother: Anna Papinean; FHL Film Number: 1287728." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the office of the Cook County Clerk: "Return of a Birth, State of Illinois, Cook County, State Board of Health, Full Name of Child: Margaret Agnes Butterfield; Sex: Female; Race or Color (if not of the white race): (blank); Number of Child of this Mother: 3; Date of this Birth: April 20, 1884; Place of Birth: 497 Western Avenue; Residence of the Mother: (same as birth); Father's Nationality: English; Father's Place of Birth: England; Age of Father: 28; Mother's Nationality: English; Mother's Place of Birth: England; Age of Mother: 31; Full Name of Mother: Annie G. Butterfield; Maiden Name of Mother: Papineau; Full Name of Father: George Butterfield; Occupation of Father: Book keeper." 1899 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE MENTION OF CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The following appeared in the Courier Journal newspaper from Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA on Thursday, September 21, 1899: "Clay Hollon, teaching at Lane, furnishes the Campton Bugle the following item: 'L. D. Landsaw, familiarly known as 'Uncle Dow,' has lived in that community to the age of eighty-seven, and has always lived within six miles of his birthplace. He is yet a strong and vigorous man, able to ride any distance horseback with no fatigue, and to go into the field or woods and do as much work as the youngest. But the anomalous part is the extensiveness of his family, viz.: He has eleven children, eighty three grandchildren, 177 great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren, making a total of 282." 1900 CENSUS OF MARGARET AGNES BUTTERFIELD Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Tuesday, June 12, 1900 shows Margaret Agnes Butterfield living with her parents at 68 Homer Street in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. After the 1909 street re-numbering of Chicago, 68 Homer Street was changed to 2119 West Homer Street. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Margaret A. Butterfield, daughter, white, female, born April 1884, age 16, single, born in Illinois, father born in England, mother born in England, occupation is clerk, no months not employed, can read, can write.” 1900 MILITARY ENLISTMENT OF CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Green Clay Hollon enlisted in the U.S. Army on Thursday, June 28, 1900 at Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky, USA. The record indicates that he deserted on Monday, August 6, 1900 from Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky, USA. Any further details surrounding his desertion have not yet been identified. The "U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Green C Hallon; Birthyear: abt 1879; Birthplace: Kentucky, United States; Enlistment Age: 21 1/12." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was a typewritten form with handwritten information, and obtained from the Ancestry website: “Register of Enlistments, United States Army. Number: 818; Name: Green C. Hallon [sic - Hollon]; Enlisted: June 28, 1900 at Fort Thomas, Kentucky by Lieutenant Brown for a 3 year period; Born: Wolf [sic - Wolfe] County, Kentucky; Age: 21 years 1 month; Occupation: School teacher; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Black; Complexion: White dark; Height: 5 feet 8 inches; Regiment: Infantry; Company: F; Number of Enlistment: 1; Remarks: Deserted August 6, 1900.” The "U.S., Returns from Regular Army Infantry Regiments, 1821-1916" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Green C Hollon; Regiment: 2nd Infantry; Year Range: 1899-1900." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was typewritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Deserted. Green C. Hollon, Company F, Private, August 6, 1900, Fort Thomas, Kentucky." 1905 MARRIAGE OF CLAY HOLLON AND MARGARET AGNES BUTTERFIELD Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Green Clay Hollon and Margaret Agnes Butterfield were married on Saturday, September 30, 1905 by Rev. Arthur Grant Musson at St. Ann's Church in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. St. Ann's Church was an Episcopal church located at 2016 North Kimball Avenue. Online sources validate this priest and the location of the church, but provide no resulting history of the church. The "Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index, 1871-1920" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Margaret A. Butterfield; Age: 21; Gender: Female; Birth Year: abt 1884; Marriage Type: Marriage; Marriage Date: 30 Sep 1905; Marriage Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Spouse Name: Clay Holton; Spouse Age: 26; Spouse Gender: Male; FHL Film Number 1030391." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the office of the Cook County Clerk: "Marriage License, State of Illinois, Cook County, The People of the state of Illinois, To any person legally authorized to solemnize marriage, Greeting: Marriage may be celebrated between Mr. Clay Hollon of Chicago, in the County of Cook and the State of Illinois, of the age of 26 years, and Miss Margaret A. Butterfield of Chicago, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, of the age of 21 years. Witness, Peter B. Olsen, County Clerk of the County of Cook, and the Seal thereof, at my office in Chicago, this 25th day of Sept. A.D. 1905. [Signed] Peter B. Olsen, County Clerk. State of Illinois, County of Clerk, I, A.G. Musson a Priest, hereby certify that Mr. Clay Hollon and Miss Margaret A. Butterfield were united in Marriage by me at St. Ann's Church Chicago in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, on the Thirtieth day of September 1905." 1908 NEWSPAPER MENTIONS OF CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The following appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA on Wednesday, October 28, 1908: "Legal Notices and Proposals. In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Clay Hollon vs. Art & Commercial Printing Co. Gen. No. 286952. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will receive bids for the tangible property of the Art & Commercial Printing company, consisting of printing presses, type, office furniture, etc., being the plant of that concern which was formerly in business at 1230 Foster av., Chicago. The property can be inspected at that number at any time. An inventory of the same can be seen at the office of the undersigned. All bids received will be submitted to court on the morning of Monday, Nov. 9, 1908, before Judge Mack. For further information apply to the undersigned, Chicago Title and Trust Company, Receiver, 100 Washington st., Chicago. Louis Grollman, Attornyfor Receiver." The following appeared in the Hazel Green Herald newspaper from Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA on Thursday, December 31, 1908: "Jimmie Hollon, who has been in Chicago visiting his brother, Clay Hollon, for the past few months, came home Friday, and was much pleased with his visit to the Windy City." 1910 CENSUS OF THE CLAY HOLLON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Thursday, April 21, 1910 shows the family of Clay Hollon living with Margaret’s mother at 2119 West Homer Street in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Real estate websites indicate that the home was built circa 1896, and is 1,882 square feet in size. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Annie G Butterfield, head of household, female, white, age 56, widowed, 4 children born, 2 children living, born in England, father born in England, mother born in England, immigrated in 1881, occupation: none, can read and write, home owned free; Clay Hollon, son in law, male, white, age 32, married (first) 4 years, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, occupation in printer at printing shop, can read and write; Margaret Hollon, daughter of head of household, female, white, age 26, married (first) 4 years, born in Illinois, father born in England, mother born England, occupation: none, can read and write; Gertrude C Hollon, daughter, female, white, age 3, single, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois; Margaret Papineau, sister, female, white, age 65, single, born in England, father born in England, mother born England, immigrated in 1902, can read and write.” 1918 DRAFT REGISTRATION OF CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Clay Hollon registered for the draft on Thursday, September 12, 1918, and his residence was listed as 2119 West Homer Street in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The "U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Clay Hollon; Race: White; Birth Date: 9 Jun 1879; Street address: 2119 Homer St.; Residence Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Relative: Margaret Hollon." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Name: Clay Hollon; Address: 2119 Homer Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Age: 39; Date of Birth: June 9, 1879; Race: White; U.S. Citizen: Native Born; Present Occupation: Printer; Employer: Myself; Place of Employment: 1823 North Winchester Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Nearest Relative: Margaret Hollon, 2119 Homer Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Height: Medium; Build: Slender; Color of Eyes: Brown; Color of Hair: Brown; Date of Registration: September 12, 1918." 1918 CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Clay Hollon was issued a certificate from the Federal Reserve District on Saturday, October 19, 1918, which was for his assistance with the fourth Liberty Loan. The following is a transcription of the certificate, which was in the possession of my mother: "Fourth Liberty Loan, Federal Reserve District, Number Seven, Presented To Clay Hollan [sic], by the Chicago Liberty Loan Committee, in recognition of hearty co-operation and patriotic personal service contributed in the successful distribution of the fourth liberty loan in the city of Chicago and in Cook County, Chicago, this 19th Day of October, 1918." 1920 CENSUS OF THE CLAY HOLLON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Friday, January 16, 1920 shows the family of Clay Hollon living with Margaret’s mother at 2119 West Homer Street in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Gertrude Butterfield, head of household, home owned free, female, white, age 66, widowed, immigrated in 1881, can read and write, born England, father born in England, mother born in England, occupation: none; Margaret Papineau, sister, female, white, age 76, single, immigrated in 1901, can read and write, born in England, father born in England, mother born in England; Clay Hollon, son in law, male, white, age 38, married, can read and write, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, occupation is printer at printing shop; Margaret Hollon, daughter, female, white, age 35, married, can read and write, born in Illinois, father born in England, mother born in England, occupation: none; Gertrude Hollon, grandchild, female, white, age 13, single, attending school, can read and write, born in Illinois, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois; Mary Hollon, grandchild, female, white, age 7, single, attending school, can read and write, born in Illinois, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois; George Hollon, grandchild, male, white, age 5, single, attending school, can read and write, born in Illinois, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois.” 1926 OBITUARY. MENTION OF MARGARET AGNES HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated June 12, 2021 Margaret Agnes Hollon is mentioned in the obituary of Harrison Bancroft Butterfield, which appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA on Tuesday, February 23, 1926. The obituary names Mrs. Clay Hollon as a surviving sister. 1930 CENSUS OF THE CLAY HOLLON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Friday, April 18, 1930 shows the family of Clay Hollon living at 2824 West Logan Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Real estate websites indicate that the home was built in 1914, is 3,736 square feet in size, and consists of two units today. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Clay Hollon, head of household, rents home for $110, male, white, age 50, married, age at first marriage: 25, can read and write, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, occupation is printer, owns business, not a veteran; Margaret Hollon, wife, female, white, age 45, married, age at first marriage: 20, can read and write, born in Illinois, father born in England, mother born in England, speaks English, no occupation; Gertrude Hollon, daughter, female, white, age 23, single, can read and write, born in Illinois, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois, speaks English, occupation is stenographer; Marion Hollon, daughter, female, white, age 17, single, can read and write, born in Illinois, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois, speaks English, occupation is general clerk at printing office; George Hollon, son, male, white, age 15, single, attended school, can read and write, born in Illinois, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois, speaks English, no occupation.” 1934 OBITUARY MENTION OF GREEN CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated June 13, 2021 Green Clay Hollon is mentioned in the obituary of Isaac R. Holon, which appeared in the Lexington Herald Leader newspaper from Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA on Monday, November 19, 1934. The obituary names Clay Hollon as a surviving brother, and that he resided in Chicago, Cook County, USA. 1940 CENSUS OF THE CLAY HOLLON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The U.S. Census enumerated on Thursday, April 4, 1940 shows the family of Clay Hollon living at 4923 North Hoyne Street in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, and indicates that Clay provided the census information. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Clay Hollon, rents home for $55, head of household, male, white, age 61, married, educated 4 years of college, born in Kentucky, lived in same place on April 1, 1935, employed for pay, worked 60 hours last week, occupation is owner of printing company, works on own account, worked 52 weeks in 1939, income $0, income from other sources; Margret Hollon, wife, female, white, age 52, married, educated 4 years of high school, born in Illinois, lived in same place on April 1, 1935, not employed, not seeking work.” 1942 DRAFT REGISTRATION OF CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Clay Hollon registered for the draft on Monday, April 27, 1942, and his residence was listed as 4126 North Kedvale Avenue in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The "U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Clay Hollon; Gender: Male; Race: White; Residence Age: 63; Birth Date: 9 Jun 1879; Birth Place: Walf County, Kentucky, USA; Residence Date: 1942; Residence Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA; Relationship to Draftee: Head; Military Draft Date: 1942." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Name: Clay Hollon; Residence: 4126 North Kedvale Avenue, Chicago, Illinois; Mailing Address: 4126 North Kedvale Avenue, Chicago, Illinois; Telephone: Mulberry 4053; Age: 62; Date of Birth: June 9, 1879; Place of Birth: Wolf County [sic - Wolfe], Kentucky; Name of Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Margaret A. Hollon, 4216 North Kedvale; Employer: Clay Hollon & Son, 224 North Des Plaines Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Race: White; Height: 5 feet 8 inches; Weight: 130; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Gray; Complexion: Dark; Date: April 27, 1942." 1945 PRINTING CLASS COMPLETION OF CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Clay Hollon completed a training course on printing in 1945. The following information was transcribed from the completion certificate, which was in the possession of my mother: "Certificate of Award, This Certifies that Clay Hollon has successfully completed the 1945 course of instruction in Estimating for Offset Lithography (Course of 16 Lessons) and is entitled to this certificate of award from the Graphics Arts Association of Illinois, Inc., Dated at Chicago, Illinois, this nineteenth day of April, 1945." 1949 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT FROM CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The following appeared in the Daily Times newspaper from Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA on Sunday, August 7, 1949: "The Disk-Doodle Game. 42 delightful games in 1. Easy games for young folks, difficult ones for grown-ups. $1.00 postpaid. C.O.D.'s accepted. Pleasant pastime for unfortunate persons confined to beds or wheelchairs and unable to get out. Anyone can play this game any time, anywhere. A game is to transfer, in regular order, a group of disks from one designated post to another. There are 7 groups, each group having 6 transfers or games. A booklet containing rules, solutions of games, illustrations and suggestions for parties, tournaments, etc. free with each game. Order a game for yourself and one for a friend. That's a swell thing to do. Money refunded if you are not satisfied. Clay Hollon Industries, 4126 N. Kedvale, Chicago 41, Ill." Clay Hollon was granted a copyright (KK35660) for his Disk-Doodle game on March 2, 1949. This is listed in a catalog of copyright entries in the book "Catalog of Copyright Entires: Third Series," compiled by the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress, and was published in 1949. 1952 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT FROM CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The following appeared in the Enterprise News and Press and Republican newspaper from St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York, USA on Thursday, January 3, 1952. “Query. Hollon - Brewer - Mayner. Johh Hollon (or Holland) b. Grayson Co., Va., May 24, 1777; d. Breahitt Co., Ky., Nov. 25, 1854; mar. Charity Brewer-Mayner, b. North Carolina, 1777, d. Breahitt Co., Ky., 1874; he had a bro. George & sister (name unknown). Fam. removed to Hancock Co., Tenn., abt. 1802-3, where it separated, John & George going to Ky. Parents Wm. & Rebecah & dau. went 'South,' (where to?); John with his son John, Jr. (1820-1904) made trips to 'Carolina' to see this sister; he also took pack-horse of furs, etc. to market at Richmond & Baltimore. He signed first deeds in Ky. as John Holland, thereafter as John Hollon. Which name is correct? Charity 1st mar. John Mayner (N.C.) had dau. 'Halie' who years later came to Ky. The amount of $10.00 will be paid for date & place of birth of Wm. and or anc. And last name of Rebecah. Clay Hollon, 4126 N. Kedvale Ave., Chicago, 41, Ill." 1952 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE FROM CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The following appeared in the Enterprise News and Press and Republican newspaper from St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York, USA on Thursday, January 3, 1952. "Kentucky Genealogy. Hollon and Allied Families 1801 to 1951. By Clay Hollon. John Hollon, Sr. (Son of William and Rebeccah) born in (now) Grayson Co., Va., Apr. 24, 1777, died in Wolfe Co., Ky., Nov. 25, 1854, married Charity Brewer-Mayner, born in North Carolina, 1777, died in Wolfe Co., Ky., in 1874. They were the founding parents of the Hollon family in Kentucky. John went to Kentucky prior to 1804, acquired land, established a log cabin home and sometime during that year went to North Carolina to fetch his wife Charity. The live there until their deaths; both are buried in the Hollon-Gibbs cemetery, situated on a high hill jutting from the mountain side overlooking the valley of Holly Creek. Born to this pioneer couple were eight children: 1. William, who married Candis Short; 2. Hiram, married Mary Jones; 3. Ambrose, married Happy Jones; 4. Jackson, married Sallie Wright; 5. John, Jr. married Polly Gibbs; 6. Rebeccah, married Andrew Pence; 7. Luccinda, married Washington Swango; 8. Fannie, married [a] Sexton." "Jackson Hollon (4th child of John, Sr. and Charity) married Sallie Wright, had sixteen children: 1. Elisha, married Sallie Bryant; 2. Martin; 3. John, married Armini Gibbs; 4. William; 5. Ambrose; 6. Elcain; 7. Hiram, married Charlotte Sparks; 8. Marshall, married Nancy Kidd; 9. Dennis, married Elizabeth Childers; 10. A. Jackson, married Sarah Taulbee; 11. Good Larkin, married Mary Elkins; 12. Crusoe, married Lara Fultz; 13. Jane; 14. Betsie, married Hiram Bryant; 15. Charlotte, married George Faulkner; 16. Rebecca, married A. L. Taulbee." "A. Jackson Hollon (Little Jack) (tenth child of Jackson and Sallie) born 1856, died 1934, married Sarah Taulbee, had eleven children: 1. Jessee, born 1882, married Eno Wilson; 2. Elvin, born 1884, married Minnie Terrill; 3. Luther, born 1885, died 1938, married E. Fletcher; 4. Frank, born 1888, married [a] Estes; 5. Rebeccah, born 1890, married Pierce McPherson; 6. Rhoda, born 1892, married Clay McPherson; 7. Clarence, born 1894, died 1894; 8. Daisy, born 1897, died 1924; 9. Fred, born 1900, died 1945, married Raye [unknown]; 10. Lyda, born 1902, died 1943; 11. Minnie, born 1905, died 1911." "Elvin Hollon (second child of A. Jackson and Sarah) married Minnie Terrell had eleven children: 1. William Hagar, born 1913, married Clara Davis; 2. Clennie, born 1915, married Inez Creech; 3. Cresia Mae, born 1917, married Tom Creech; 4. Ann, born 1920, married Tunis Caldwell; 5. Martha, born 1922, married Gordon Combs; 6. Beech, born 1924, married Ann [unknown]; 7. Fred, born 1925, killed in action in 1945 in Okinawa; 8. Jonas, born 1927; 9. Quilla, born 1929; 10. Faye, born 1932; 11. Ernest." "William Hagar Hollon (first child of Elvin and Minnie) married Clara Davis, had three children, Nina, Freda, and Ordie. Clennie Hollon (second child of Elvin and Minnie) married Inez Creech, had two children: Jackie Dale, born 1946; and Janie, born 1949. Cresia Mae Hollon (3rd child of Elvin and Minnie) married Tom Creech, had two children: Donald and Charles. Martha Hollon (5th child of Elvin and Minnie) married Gordon Combs, had five children: Patsy, Minnie Sue, Judy Ann, Fred, and Karon Faye. $10.00 will be paid for the ancestry of William Hollon and-or his birthplace and last name of Rebeccah." The following appeared in the Enterprise News and Press and Republican newspaper from St. Johnsville, New York, USA, on Thursday, January 24, 1952. "Kentucky Genealogy. Hollon and Allied Families 1801 to 1951. By Clay Hollon. II. John Hollon, Jr. (fifth child of John, Sr. and Charity) born 1820, died 1904, married Polly Gibbs, born 1820, died 1902, had thirteen children: 1. Betsey, born 1837; 2. Washington, born Jan. 27, 1840, died Apr. 3, 1923; 3. Nathan, born 1842; 4. Charity, born 1843, died 1908; 5. Philip, born 1845, died infant; 6. Lucinda, born 1849, died 1929; 7. John D., born 1850, died 1923; 8. Jackson, born 1851; 9. William, born 1854; 10. Fanniee, born 1855, died 1941; 11. Jas. B., born 1857, died 1942; 12. Dock, born 1859; 13. Zerilda Jane, born 1862, died 1896." "Jas. B. Hollon (eleventh child of John Jr. and Polly) married Caroline Elkins, Mar. 11, 1875, had nine children: 1. Benjamin R., born 1876, died infant; 2. Isaac Richmond, born 1877, died 1934; 3. Green Clay, born 1879; 4. Carrie Mabelle, born 1881, died infant; 5. Capt. Jas. I, born 1883; 6. Emma, born 1885; 7. Maude, born 1887, died 1907; 9. Laura Ethel, born 1889; 9. Weden R., born 1891, died infant." "Isaac Richmond Hollon (second child of Jas. B. and Caroline) married Sarah Fulks, had two children: Bertha, born 1906, married E.M. Guy, had two children: Sarah and Richmond; Mary K., born 1911, married Leo Taylor, had one child: Jean Richmond, born 1934." "Green Clay Hollon (third child of Jas. B. and Caroline) married Sept. 30, 1905 at Chicago, Ill., Margaret Agnes Butterfield, had three children: 1. Gertrude Caroline, born 1906; 2. Marion Muriel, born 1912; 3. George Clay, born 1914." "Gertrude Caroline Hollon (first child of Clay and Margaret) married William Redd Mahoney of Ottumwa, Iowa, had three children: Nancy Anne, born 1932; Kathleen Margaret, born 1933; William Michael, born 1935. Marion Muriel Hollon (second child of Clay and Margaret) Married Stanley E. Maisel of Chicago, Ill., had three children: Quentin Edwin, born 1936; Paula Margaret, born 1939; Janice Muriel, born 1942. George Clay Hollon (third child of Clay and Margaret) married Marguerite Annette Torman of Chicago, Ill., had one child: Margaret Annette (Penny), born 1939." "Capt. Jas. I. Hollon (fifth child of Jas. B. and Caroline) married Daisy Day, had 3 children: 1. Kelly Day, died yng.; 2. Jas. I., Jr.; 3. Elizabeth T., married James Stewart. Jas. I. Hollon, Jr. (second child of Jas. I. and Daisy) married Edna Mae Hoover, had two children: Connie Mae, born 1945; and Jas. I. 3rd, born 1950." "Emma Hollon (sixth child of Jas. B. and Caroline) married James Beatty, had three children: 1. Caroline; 2. Myrtle; 3. Alice Rose; 2nd married (unknown) Enquist, had one child: Rufus; 3rd married Harry Rowe, had one child, Ida Louise, born 1924." "Maude Hollon (7th child of Jas. B. and Caroline) married Burns Rose, had three children: 1. Avis, born Nov. 2, 1903; 2. Golden and Hazel, born 1907, died infants. Avis Rose (first child of Avis and Burns) married Matt Mattoon, had eight children: 1. Frederick, born 1921; 2. Robert, d. infant; 3. Norman; 4. Glenn; 5. Gerald; 6. Joyce, born 1932; 7. Shirley, born 1934; 8. Ronald, born 1936. Gerald Mattison (fifth child of Matt and Avis) married Eleanor (unknown), had one child: Patricia, born March 29, 1950." "Laura Ethel Hollon (eighth child of Jas. B. and Caroline) married Rev. O. R. Henderson, had two children: 1. O. Raymond, Jr., born 1916, married Aleen Gillispie, had no children; 2. Paul, born 1920, married Margaret Smith, had two children: Suzanne, born 1946, Debby Jo, born 1950." "Jas. B. Hollon married for second wife in 1893, Rosa Belle Byrd, died 1941, had eleven children: 1. Carl B., born 1893, died infant; 2. Lyda May and Lennie Myrtle twines, born 1895, (Lyda died 1896); 4. Russell, born 1897; 5. Iva Marie, born 1899; 6. John Will Beckham, born 1901; 7. Fern and Forest, twins, born 1904, died infants; 9. Raymond, born 1906; 10. Charles Byrd (Ted) born 1907, died 1949; 11. Ruth, born 1909." "Lennie Myrtle Hollon (third child of Jas. B. and Rosa) married John Land in 1919, had two children: John Bell, born 1919, and James Franklin, born 1924, died 1931. John Bell Land (1st child of Lennie and John) married Ethel Ray, had one child: James Earl, born 1942. Beckham hollon married Helen (unknown), had one child: Edith Rose, born 1942. Iva Hollon married Hugh B. Noel, no children. Ruth Hollon married Geo. Condon, no children." "John D. Hollon (seventh child of John Jr. and Polly) born 1850, died Oct. 5. 1923, married Elizabeth Chambers, had six children: 1. George W., born July 30, 1870; 2. James Henry; 3. Robert Lee; 4. Rose Mary, born 1878; 5. Lou Emma Francis, b. 1883; 6. William Jackson, born Apr. 28, 1881." “George W. Hollon (1st child of John D. and Elizabeth) married July 1, 1891, Mollie Taulbee, born Nov. 15, 1872, had ten children: 1. Flossie Ethel, born Sept. 21, 1892; 2. Barbara Omega, born June 24, 1894; 3. Ruth Leo, born May 23, 1896, decease; 4. Charlie Claton, born Mar. 28, 1898, deceased; 5. Alex Sterling, born Sept. 3, 1900; 6. Ben Curtis, born Dec. 20, 1902; 7. Stella Isabel, born Aug. 22, 1906; 8. James Sercie, born Apr. 13, 1908, deceased; 9. Elsie Genoa, born Apr. 5, 1910; 10. Clemma Hazel." "Flossie Ethel Hollon (first child of George and Molly) married Ova B. Cundiff, Apr. 3, 1915, had one child, Service, born June 7, 1916. Sercie Cardiff Cundiff (only child of Ova and Flossie) married Nora Elkins, Apr. 16, 1936, had three children: 1. Mildred Bernice, born Mar. 11, 1939; 2. George Ova, born Dec. 30, 1940; 3. Wilda Flo, born Dec. 22, 1943. Barbara Omeda Hollon (second child of George and Mollie) married Harlin Rose, Aug. 20, 1921, had four children: 1. Rachel, born Nov. 3, 1922; 2,3. Alvin and Alleen, twins, born July 28, 1925; 4. Sterling. Ruth Lee Hollon (third child of George and Molly) married Grant Blakenship, Mar. 9, 1921, had one child: Justin, born Jan. 27, 1922. Alex Sterling Hollon (5th child of George and Molly) married Ethel Fry, Sept. 7, 1921, had three children: 1. Arnold, b. Aug. 19, 1922; 2. Audra, born Aug. 27, 1923, deceased; 3. Benton, born Apr. 3, 1926. Ben Curtis Hollon (sixth child of George and Molly) married Sarah Hunter had one child, Sherontynn. Stella Isabell Hollon (7th child of George and Molly) married Osa Miller, Mar. 9, 1921, had two children: 1. Gay Nell, born July 8, 1922; 2. Georgia Mildren, born Aug. 15, 1924. Elsie Genoa Hollon (9th child of George and Molly) married Pryce Sewell, Dec. 25, 1929, had two children: 1. George Glecian, born Jan. 7, 1932; 2. Robert Lawrence, born Jan. 5, 1937. Clemma Hazel Hollon (tenth child of George and Molly) married Jessee Childers, Dec. 24, 1929, had four children: 1. Annie Lingle, born Feb. 17, 1932; 2. Ethel Clarice, born Mar. 20, 1934; 3. Ben Herald, born June 16, 1937; 4. Alta Fay, bon Aug. 13, 1939, deceased." "Rose Mary Hollon (4th child of John D. and Elizabeth) married in 1897, Caleb Campbell, born 1851, had nine children: 1. Lou Ellen, born 1898; 2. Robert Harden, born 1899; 3. Jessee Morton, born 1901; 4. Fannie Jane, born 1903; 5. Emma, born 1905; 6. Dixie, born 1908, deceased; 7. Emery C., born 1909, deceased; 8. Persie Leo, born 1914; 9. Prudie May, born 1916. Lou Emma Frances (5th child of John D. and Elizabeth) married Jeff Chambers in 1903, had three children: 1. Betta Ann, born 1905; 2. Robert J., born 1908; 3. Rutha Ellen, born 1911. William Jackson Hollon (sixth child of John D. and Elizabeth) married Lizzie Houndshell, Feb. 1900, had three children. 1. Herbert, born Jan 12. 1901; 2. Effie, born May 30, 1903; 3. Ray, born Oct. 10, 1904." 1952 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT FROM CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The following appeared in the Enterprise News and Press and Republican newspaper from St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York, USA on Thursday, June 5, 1952. "Query. Clay Hollon, 4416 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago 30, Ill. will pay for data on William and Rebecca Hollon who had two sons born Grayson Co. Va., John, born 1777, George, 1784. John married Charity Brewer, born N.C. 1777; George married Elizabeth (last name unknown) born Va. 1792. John and Charity settled in Estill Co., Ky. 1804. George and Elizabeth came later. Charity had a daughter, Mahala Mayner by previous marriage in N.C. Mahala married a Brewer. All died in Ky. Nothing is known of the birth, death, movements or activities of this William Hollon. However, there are many legends concerting his travels to the Yadkin in N.C. and to Hancock Co. Tenn. and his going on south at the time John went to Ky. There is a possibility he might have used a variation in spelling the name, such as: Hollen, Hollin or Holland as was a common practice in those times. One legend says he was a Revolutionary solder." "Clay Hollon, 4416 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago 30, Coo Co., Ill. asks data on ances. of Isaac Richmond, born Va., 1783. He married Esther, born Va., 1796. The were living in Lee Co., Va., in 1850. They had four children: (1) Jonathan Richmond, born Russell Co., Va., 1805. He married Mary, born Va., 1810. (2) William Richmond, born Va., 1808. He married Mary, born Va., 1812. (3) Esther Richmond, born Va., 1818, died Ky. 1868. She married Jeremiah Elkins, born Va., 1812, died Ky., 1898. (4) Mary Jane Richmond married William Horton. Isaac Richmond married second, Louisa Osborn. They had a daughter, Louisa Richmond, born Ala., 1838, died Ky. 1887. She became the second wife of Thomas Cassidy, born Va., 1814, died Ky., 1882. Maiden name of Ester is asked, also of the wives of Jonathan and William." 1952 DEATH OF MARGARET HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Margaret Agnes Hollon died at the age of 68 at 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 1952 at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Margaret was buried on October 18, 1952 in Acacia Park Cemetery in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The following obituary appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA on Thursday, October 16, 1952: "Margaret A. Hollon, beloved wife of Clay, mother of Mrs. William Redd Mahoney, Mrs. Stanley E. Maisel, and George Clay, grandmother of Nancy Anne, Kathleen, William Michael, Quentin, Paula, Janice, and Penny. At funeral home, 3918 Irving Park road, until 9 a.m. Saturday. Service at 11 a.m. in Church of the Advent, Francisco avenue and Logan boulevard. Interment Acacia Park cemetery. Member of Kemper Hall Alumni association." The following appeared in the Wolfe County News newspaper from Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA on Wednesday, October 29, 1952. The following transcription was provided by Carole Bays: ”Mrs. Margaret Hollon Claimed in Illinois, Was Famous Citizen. On Saturday, Oct. 24th, Captain James I. Hollon received a card announcing the death of Margaret A. Hollon, wife of his brother, Clay Hollon, of Chicago, Ill, on Oct. 15, and her burial from the Church of The Advent (Episcopal), of which Mrs. Hollon was a member, on Oct. 18. No details of the cause of her death were included but Captain Hollon supposes that her death was unexpected and very sudden as he had news of her being in any way disposed. A great many people will be saddened to hear of this noble womans death as it is related that her husband, Clay Hollon, son of 'Uncle Buck' Hollon, is related by blood or marriage to over one-half the people of Wolfe County. They were married in 1902 and therefore lived together 50 years. They really lived together not only at home but also in their printing business until cataracts formed on Clay's eye and hindered his further operation of the business. They therefore sold the business and remained at home. She took care of the office and he the printing plant. Mrs. Hollon's parents, came from England to Chicago in 1883 and just in time for Margaret to be born in the U.S., a fact of which she was very proud in later years. Her father, George Butterfield, was a graduate of Oxford University, and was a celebrated Latin and Green (Greek) scholar. The occasion of his coming to America was the invitation of Rand-McNally, the great publishing house in Chicago, who employed him to translate all the Latin and Greek Classics taught in American Colleges and Universities. This he did by printing the original Greek in the first line and then the next line below would be the translation in English. The books thus produced were called at the time 'Ponies.' Mrs. Hollon's mother was a real 'Lady' of the old School. Her maiden name was Gertrude Papineau. Papineau is a Norman French name and her ancestor came to England with William the conquerer, in 1066 A.D. Mrs. Hollon came to Hazel Green with Clay in 1950 at about this time for a visit and while here made a most enviable impression and made many friends who no doubt will be much saddened by her untimely death." The following information was transcribed from her death certificate, which was obtained from the office of the Cook County Clerk: “Medical Certificate of Death, State of Illinois, Place of Death: Oak Park, Cook County, Length of Stay: 1 day, Full Name of Hospital or Institution: West Suburban Hospital; Usual Residence: 4416 North Cicero, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Name of Deceased: Margaret Hollon; Date of Death: October 15, 1952; Sex: Female; Color or Race: White; Marital: Married; Date of Birth: April 20, 1884; Age: 68; Usual Occupation: Housewife; Kind of Business: At home; Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois; Citizen of What Country: U.S.A; Father's Name: George Butterfield; Mother's Name: Gertrude Papineau; Was Deceased Ever in U.S. Armed Forces: No; Social Security No.: 359-22-2323; Informant: West Suburban Hospital, Oak Park, Illinois; Cause of Death - Direct Cause: Diabetes Mellitus, Interval Between Onset and Death: Several years, Due to: Pancreatic Cyst; Other Significant Conditions: Multiple Abscesses - Kidneys; Autopsy: Yes; I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from July 1952 to October 15, 1952 that I last saw the deceased alive on October 14, 1952 and that death occurred at 10:10 a.m. from the causes and on the date stated above; Signature: (unreadable); Address: 1011 Lake Street; Date Signed: October 15, 1952; Burial: October 18, 1952, Cemetery: Acacia Park, Chicago; Funeral Director: Moo and Ramme, Address: 3918 Irving Park Road." The "U.S. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Margaret Agnes Hollon; Birth Date: 20 Apr 1884; Birth Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America; Death Date: 15 Oct 1952; Death Place: Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America; Cemetery: Acacia Park Cemetery and Mausoleum; Burial or Cremation Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America; Father: George Bancroft Butterfield; Mother: Annie Gertrude Butterfield; Spouse: Clay Hollon; Children: Marion Muriel Maisel, George Clay Hollon." The website contains a photograph of the headstone, which reads as follows: "Margaret Hollon, 1884-1952," and also contains a symbol of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES). 1953 LETTER FROM CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The follow is a letter dated Thursday, March 19, 1953 from Clay Hollon to R.S. Papineau. The following transcription was provided by Richard Papineau. "Clay Hollon, 4416 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago 30, Ill., USA. March 19, 1953. Mr. R.S. Papineau, 546 Atlanta Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Dir Sir: (probably should say cousin) Thank you very much for your letter and Family Chart. I appreciate both of them. Am enclosing a copy each of the Papineau and Butterfield families as I have been able to transcribe from the 'papers' left by Mother Butterfield and her eldest sister Margaret Agnes 'Aunt Peggy' who lived with us the last few years of her life. I note there are some discrepancies between your chart and mine. Probably you will be able to resolve them. I had to piece together literally hundreds of notations from here and there among their books, papers, etc and it was quite a job. I left out many small details, such as: day and hour of births, deaths, etc. However, do not hesitate to make any corrections or changes you think necessary or desirable. Yes, I do remember Irene, 'Lassie" we called her. We heard that she married and settled in Canada, but did not know where. Margaret was always hoping that she would write. The folks all loved her very much. I was talking to my younger daughter last night who was quite young when 'Lassie' was here, but she remembered her and has a picture of Lassie and herself together. Now that you have the name, if you ever come to Chicago again, I hope you will come to see us. You will always find the name and address in the telephone directory, and easily, as there are only two Hollons listed: my son and I. I think you have a bright idea on your Family Birthday Calendar. Don't know what format you have in mind, but am sure you can work it out successfully as you have done something similar in the past. I shall look forward for a copy. I retired from the printing business three years ago and have devoted my spare time to searching for genealogy of my family lines, all of whom are of English descent - Hollon-Gibbs, Elkins-Richmond. Please remember me to 'Lassie' and with the best regards for you and yours, I am, Sincerely yours, Clay Hollon." 1956 BOOK MENTION FROM CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The book "Early and Modern History of Wolfe County,” was compiled by the Wolfe County Woman's Club, and was published in 1958. The following excerpt was written by Clay Hollon. It indicates that Clay was living at 4418 North Monitor Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. It is unknown at this time how long he lived there, or who actually owned the home. According to Zillow, the home was built in 1925, and is 1,103 square feet in size. "Clay Hollon, 4418 North Monitor Avenue, Chicago 30, Illinois. January 19, 1956. Mrs. Roy M. Cecil, Campton, Ky. Dear Mrs. Cecil: Am enclosing family records of the first three generations of Hollons who were among the first to settle in Wolfe County; the descendants of John and George Hollon. To add the fourth or more generations would mean several hundred more names, and would require more space which would be out of proportion to the total space you are contemplating for your history book. Hoping this will be a satisfactory contribution, and that you are making good progress with your project, I am. Sincerely yours, Clay Hollon." 1958 BOOK PUBLISHED BY CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The book "Genealogy of Hollon and Related Families: Early Settlers of Eastern Kentucky and their Descendants” was self-published by Clay Hollon in 1958. The book was a compilation all of his family tree research. According to my parents and aunt, Clay's family tree research was recorded on index cards. His research was done through correspondence via the mail, the Newberry Library in Chicago, and numerous trips to Wolfe County, Kentucky. The book is 111 pages long, and 1,016 copies were printed according to the 1962 advertisement below. The book is part of the Library of Congress (LC Control Number: 59020710, Call Number: CS71.H744 1958). His address in the book was listed as 4418 North Monitor Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA. On page 31, Clay lists himself as a son of James Buchanan Hollon and Caroline Elkins, and that he was born on June 9, 1879. The same page lists the following information: “Clay Hollon (third child of James Buchanan and Caroline) born June 9, 1879, married Sept. 30, 1905, Margaret Agnes Butterfield of Chicago, Ill., born April 20, 1884, died Oct. 15, 1952. They had three children: (1) Gertrude Caroline, born July 2, 1906; (2) Marion Muriel, born Oct. 13, 1912; (3) George Clay, born May 31, 1914." Page 80 lists Margaret Butterfield as the daughter of George Bancroft Butterfield and Annie Gertrude Papineau, and that she was born on April 20, 1884, and died October 15, 1952. The same page lists the following information: “Margaret Agnes Butterfield (third child of George and Annie) married at Chicago, Ill., Clay Hollon, born Wolfe Co. Ky. 1879. They had three children - for names refer to Clay Hollon." 1962 BOOK ADVERTISEMENT BY CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Clay Hollon sold all copies of his book "Genealogy of Hollon and Related Families: Early Settlers of Eastern Kentucky and their Descendants” that were published and printed. According to the the letter dated March 21, 1963 from Clay Hollon listed further below, he placed the following newspaper advertisement in the Wolfe County Weekly newspaper from Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA circa December 1962 for a period of four weeks. "Hollon Book Waned [sic - Wanted]. If you have a copy of the book Genealogy of Hollon and Related Families and are willing to sell it for the original price, $4.00, send me your name and address. I will forward it to someone who will order it direct from you. All of the 1016 books printed were sold out two years ago, now out of print. Clay Hollon, 5517 N. Nagle, Chicago, Ill." The advertisement indicate that Clay was living at 5517 North Nagle Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The home was owned by Stanley Maisel and Marion Maisel, his son in law and daughter. Clay lived with them for at least the last three years of his life. According to Zillow, the home was built in 1921, and is 1,245 square feet in size. 1963 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Clay Hollon wrote his last will and testament on January 9, 1963. The following is a transcription of the actual document, which was in possession of my mother. "I, Clay Hollon, of the City of Chicago, in the County of Cook, in the State of Illinois, being of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and excellent memory, do hereby make, ordain, publish and declare this to by my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. First, I hereby authorize, order and direct my executrix, hereinafter named, to pay all my just debts, including expenses of my last illness, funeral and testamentary expenses as soon after my death as possible, and I direct that she use for this purpose, any moneys I have on hand in my home, in a bank, or other moneys coming to me, or owing to me from whatever source, and should it become necessary to do so, she shall before fulfilling any bequests herein by me made, convert into cash any or all of my personal possessions of whatsoever nature or kind and where ever situated, to pay said obligations. Second, I bequeathe to my three children: Gertrude Caroline Mahoney, Marion Muriel Maisel and George Clay Hollon and their descendants, the unused graves in my eight-grave lot in Acacia Park Cemetery. Third, I bequeath to my daughter Gertrude Caroline Mahoney, the sum of One Hundred dollars to be paid in cash. Fourth, I bequeath to my son George Clay Hollon, one French Clock. Fifth, I bequeath to my daughter Marion Muriel Maisel, all the rest of my possessions of whatever nature or kind and wherever situated; also all cash on hand, in my savings account and in my checking account - both in the Madison Trust & Savings Bank at 400 W. Madison St., Chicago, Ill. Lastly, I hereby name as my executrix of this my last Will and Testament, my daughter Marion Muriel Maisel, but in the event she should not survive me, then I name my son-in-law Stanley E. Maisel, to be executor of this my last Will and Testament; both without bonds, the giving of bonds being expressly waived for both, or either of them. Givin under my hand at Chicago, Ill., this ninth day of January, 1963." 1963 LETTER FROM CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The follow is a letter from Clay Hollon, which was dated Thursday, March 21, 1963. The recipient is listed as Mrs. Clyde H. Gaston, who was Marguerite Emma Alice Gaston (née Watson). The following is transcribed from the actual document, and I failed to record the name of the distant cousin that provided me with a copy of the letter many years ago. “Clay Hollon, 5517 N. Nagle Avenue, Chicago 30, Illinois. Mar. 21, 1963. Mrs. Clyde H. Gaston, 2412 East 11th, Odessa, Texas. Dear Cousin. It was quite a pleasant surprise to find a long lost cousin. But I guess there is no end to them as for multitude they are as the sands of the sea. It took me several years to find Uncle Wash. When I began this work, all of the information I could get in Wolfe county was that 'He went west and was not heard from again.' I advertised all over the west and eventually got a line on him and traced him to Zephyrhills, Fla. where I got from Emma L. (Parker) the entire family records. I had a similar case in a Grand Aunt Fanny Hollon, born 1810, 'married a Sexton and went to Green Co., Ind.' It was about two years ago I finally got from someone in Fla. the entire record of that family. But my book had been published and sold out, so I have never worked out the line genealogically. I published a book Hollon and Related Families which as long since sold out. When the Helper mentioned it in December, I received several calls for the book. So a I ran a two-inch add for four weeks in the Wolf [sic] Co. Weekly offering to buy any copies that were not wanted and got one reply. I am enclosing a photo of the old log barn said to have been built by John Hollon, Sr. soon after he settled in what is now Wolfe Co. in 1799-1900. A new modern barn has been built nearby. The Hollon-Gibbs graveyard is on top of the hill to the right as you look at the photo. The old two-story log cabin in which your Great grandfather was born as was my grandfather, my father, and myself, was a few yards to the left, across the branch. Hope I have been of some help to you. If I can be of further help, do not hesitate to write me. Sincerely Your Cousin, Clay Hollon." 1963 LETTER FROM CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The follow is a letter from Clay Hollon, which was dated Wednesday, May 8, 1963. The recipient is listed as Mrs. Clyde H. Gaston, who was Marguerite Emma Alice Gaston (née Watson). The following is transcribed from the actual document, and I failed to record the name of the distant cousin that provided me with a copy of the letter. "May 8, 1963. Mrs. Marguerite Gaston, 2412 West 11th St., Odessa, Texas. Dear Cousin: You may no go to the library and with surety 'let out a yell" but not loud enough to loosen the handle of the pan of Texas, for the Hollon family does have a 'Coat-of-Arms." A copy of it, in four original colors, adorns the wall of my sanctum sanctoriam. Am enclosing a sample folder I used in gathering information from Hollons and relatives - for the book. I probably told you that the name originated in County Lancashire, England, and the oldest date on record was 1224, and was concerning the settlement of an estate shared by two brothers Matthew and Allen - their father's estate. Thanks for the pictures; I appreciate them. The one I sent you of myself was taken several years ago when I was active in Masonry and the Knights Templar. I was presented with a 50-year pin by my lodge, but have now been a member for 53 years, a paid up member for life. Had to retype a few pages of manuscript for my (forthcoming) book - the Decline and Captivity of the U.S.A. Using a carbon I made a copy for you. I may never be able to finish it. With best wishes for you and yours, Your Cousin, [signed] Clay Hollon.” “[Second Page] You mentioned Autobiography. Wow! I doubt if you would enjoy reading about feudal wars in the hills - such as the one my brother Richmond and I had with a neighbor who live a short distance down Devil's Creek, from us, whose long haired shepherd dog Fox abused our little short haired dog Shep too much and too often. We rubbed ground black pepper into every quarter inch of our mogrel dog Shep's hide, then we went to the front door of our neighbor's house and opened the gate so old Fox could come out and fight - like a dog should. He came out barking and growling and made a vicious lunge for Shep - but in two seconds flat he was on his way to his hiding place under the house. The sting of the pepper in his nose and throat and the pain of Shep's biting made him howl for dear life. Rich and I could not get under the house to separate them. So Mrs. Terrill had to call her husband out of the hillside cornfield to come and separate them. The next day when our father came home, all these shenanigans had been reported to him, he sent us out to fetch a switch each with which we were to be punished. Rich selected a long willow branch. I mosied around a little longer and selected a little twig about twelve inches in length. When our father saw the size of my switch, he burst out in the heartiest laugh you ever did hear. We went unpunished for that crime." 1964 NEWSPAPER MENTION OF CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The following appeared in the Advocate Messenger newspaper from Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky, USA on Thursday, October 22, 1964: "See Patient in Chicago. Mrs. John Land and the John Bell Land family visited Mrs. Land's brother, Beckham Hollon, who is critically ill in Elmhurst Memorial Hospital near Chicago, Ill. Mrs. H. B. Noel and Mrs. Gene Frye of Tulsa, Okla., have been with Mr. Hollon, his wife and daughter for several days. The and the Land family visiting another brother, Clay Hollon, and members of his family in Chicago on Sunday." 1965 DEATH OF CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 Green Clay Hollon died at the age of 86 at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 1965 at Royal Oaks Convalescent Home in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Clay was buried in an unmarked grave on Saturday, December 18, 1965 in Acacia Park Cemetery in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The following obituary appeared in the Chicago Tribune newspaper from Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA on Friday, December 17, 1965: "Clay Hollon, beloved husband of the late Margaret; dear father of Mrs. Gertrude (William) Mahoney, Mrs. Marion (Stanley) Maisel, and George Clay (Annette), grandfather of seven; great grandfather of 13. Funeral services Saturday, at 11 a.m., at the Montclair Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont avenue. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Member of Sun Set lodge, No. 975, A.F. & A.M." The following appeared in the Advocate Messenger newspaper from Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky, USA, on Monday, December 20, 1965: "Green Clay Hollon Dies. Green Clay Hollon, 86, died Wednesday at Royal Oak Nursing Home in Oak Park, Ill., where he had been a patient for a few days after being hospitalized with a heart attack. He was a native of Wolfe County, but lived in Chicago for more than 60 years, having operated a printing and publishing business for much of that time. He taught in the Wolfe County schools and worked on a newspaper at Campton before going to Chicago. Survivors include a son, George Clay Hollon, Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. William Redd Mahoney of Oak Park and Mrs. Stanley Maisel, Chicago; a sister, Mrs. O. R. Henderson, El Cajon, Calif., and three half sisters, Mrs. H. B. Noel and Mrs. Gene Frye, Tulso, Okla., and Mrs. John Land, Land, Lancaster. Mrs. Leo Taylor of Stanford is a niece. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at the Montclair Mortuary and interment was in Memorial Park in Chicago." The following obituary appeared in the Wolfe County News newspaper from Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA in December 1965. The following transcription of the obituary was provided by Carole Bays: “Clay Hollon, 86 is Heart Victim. Green Clay Hollon, age 86 died Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Royal Oaks Nursing Home, Oak Park, Ill. He suffered a light stroke in June and was hospitalized recently after suffering a heart attack. He had been at the rest home about 10 days. An author, he had made his home with his youngest daughter, Marion (Mrs. Stanley Maisel) in Chicago the past 10 years, and was writing on a third book when stricken. He had been in the printing business for more than 50 years prior to his retirement. He was a native of Wolfe County, son of the late James Buchanan and Caroline Elkin Hollon. In early manhood he taught in Wolfe County. He was married to Miss Margaret Butterfield of Chicago, Sept. 30, 1905. She died in 1953. Survivors other than Mrs. Maisel include another daughter, Mrs. William Redd Mahoney of Oak Park, Ill.; a son, George Clay Hollon of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. O.R. Henderson of El Cajon, Calif; three half-sisters, Mrs. John Land, Lancaster, Mrs. H.B. Noel and Mrs. Gene Frye of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are seven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Mont Clair Funeral Home in Chicago. Burial was in the Memorial Park there. A niece and a nephew, Mrs. James Stewart and James I. Hollon, Jr. live at Hazel Green and he has numerous cousins living in Wolfe County." The following obituary was found in the Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003. It indicates the obituary appeared in the Chicago Tribune on December 16 and 17, 1965. The following is a transcription of the obituary: "Clay Hollon, beloved husband of the late Margaret; dear father of Mrs. Gertrude [William] Mahoney, Mrs. Marion [Stanley] Maisel, and George Clay [Annette]; grandfather of seven; great grandfather of 13. Funeral Services Saturday, at 11am, at the Montclair Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont Avenue. Internment Acacia Park cemetery. Member of Sun Set lodge, No. 975, A.F. & A.M NA 2-9300." The following was transcribed from his death certificate, which was obtained from the office of the Cook County Clerk: "State of Illinois, Cook County, Medical Certificate of Death, Place of Death: Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; Length of Stay: 3 weeks, 1 day; Name of Hospital or Institution: Royal Oaks Convalescent Home, Length of Stay in: 3 weeks 1 day; Usual Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Length at Residence: 60 years, Residence Address: 5517 North Nagle; Name of Deceased: Clay Hollon; Date of Death: December 15, 1965; Sex: Male; Race: Caucasian; Marital Status: Widowed; Date of Birth: June 9, 1879; Age: 86; Usual Occupation: Retired Printer; Kind of Business or Industry: Clay Hollon & Sons; Birthplace: Campton, Kentucky; Citizen of What County: U.S.A.; Father's Full Name: James Hollon; Mother's Full Maiden Name: Unknown; Was Deceased ever in U.S. Armed Forces: No; Social Security Number: 323-14-6100A; Medical Cause of Death: Acute Myocardial Infarction, Interval Between Onset and Death: 5 days, Due to: Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease; Autopsy: No; I Herby certify that I attended the deceased from December 1, 1965 to December 15, 1965, that I last saw the deceased alive on December 5, 1965 and death occurred at 3:00PM from the causes and on the date stated above, [signed] Clark Montgomery M.D., Date Signed: December 15, 1965, Illinois License Number: 36-35532, Address: 715 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois, Phone: EV-6-6600; Disposition: Burial, Date: December 18, 1965, Cemetery: Acacia Park, Chicago, Illinois; Funeral Director: Montclaire Funeral Home, Address: 6901 Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.” The "U.S. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Clay Hollon; Birth Date: 9 Jun 1879; Birth Place: Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America; Death Date: 15 Dec 1965; Death Place: Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America; Cemetery: Acacia Park Cemetery and Mausoleum; Burial or Cremation Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America; Father: James Buchanan Hollon; Mother: Caroline Cordelia Hollon; Spouse: Margaret Agnes Hollon; Children: Marion Muriel Maisel, George Clay Hollon." UNDATED NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ON CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The following is an undated newspaper article that appears to originate from the area of Grayson County, Virginia, USA. The following transcription was provided by Sandra Lassen. "Sure, there is an 'Elk Creek.' A letter from Clay Hollon in Chicago whose grandfather was born in the Elk Creek community inquired if 'Elk Creek' was just a stream or if there was a community by that name. Grayson residents, of course, know there is a stream, valley, community, and post office named 'Elk Creek.' In this month's magazine section of the Gazette, published with today's issue, Pete Rumbaugh takes you on a story and picture tour of Elk Creek." 2000 BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON CLAY HOLLON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated May 5, 2021 The following information was provided to me circa 2000 by Gertrude Mahoney (née Hollon), the daughter of Clay Hollon and Margaret Hollon (née Butterfield). Clay was named after Henry Clay, and Margaret was commonly known as "Madge." Margaret had reddish and auburn hair, and didn't like her picture taken. Clay was raised a Methodist, and later attended an Episcopalian Church. Clay and Margaret belonged to a mission church, the Church of the Advent at 2900 Logan Boulevard in Chicago, Illinois. Clay was Republican, while his father was a Democrat, and Gertrude indicated that "this lead to many lengthy discussions about the politics of the day." Clay was active in Freemasonry most of his life, and Margaret was active in the Eastern Star, a women's Masonic organization. While growing up, Gertrude said that the family spent much time around the dining room table because it was the only room with a gas light. Clay bought a Victrola and enjoyed listening to opera records. The family used feed their dog coffee and cream in a saucer for an evening treat. In the 1920s, Clay bought a radio to listen to the Republican convention. Clay was a master printer and bought a printing shop in Chicago, Illinois.
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